Character Quotes: Kambili and Papa

Question 1

And I would sit with my knees pressed together, next to Jaja, trying hard to keep my face blank, to keep the pride from showing, because Papa said modesty was very important.

Answer 1

Papa was a saviour to his people, yes, but he did not want to boast his helpful nature as it was a duty, he believed.

Question 2

Even the glass
dining table was moving toward me.

Answer 2

Kambili’s anxiety and fear when something upsets her Papa.

Question 3

I knew that when the tea burned my tongue, it burned Papa’s love into me.

Answer 3

For Kambili, her father was God, and she would do anything for his approval.

Question 4

I wished that Mama would not compare him with Mr. Ezendu, with anybody; it lowered him, soiled him.

Answer 4

Kambili’s respect for Papa was a little too much and a little too blind and toxic; it was as though Papa was her God.